veer /vɪə/ TEM8 ( veering, veered, veers )

• 1. 

  V-I If something veers in a certain direction, it suddenly moves in that direction. 突然转向

  例：

  The plane veered off the runway and crashed through the perimeter fence.

  这架飞机突然偏离了跑道并且冲断了周边的护栏。

• 2. 

  V-I If someone or something veers in a certain direction, they change their position or direction in a particular situation. 改变立场

  例：

  He is unlikely to veer from his boss's strongly held views.

  他是不大可能在他的上司强烈坚持的观点上改变立场的。

• 3. 

  V to slacken or pay out (cable or chain) 放松; 松开(绳索等) [nautical]

• 4. 

  N a change of course or direction 转向